Students and other members of the UW-Madison community meet during a weekly lunch event filled with French food and French conversation at the French House

The following information is valid through Fall 2017.

International applicants are required to have sufficient funds to cover expenses completely while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. You must certify that you have a minimum of $45,789 (U.S. dollars) per calendar year. This amount may be greater because of insurance costs (see Health Insurance rates below), and if you bring dependents.

The university’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is mandatory for international students and their dependents living in the U.S. Applicants planning to bring dependents must verify additional funds for each dependent (see Dependent Expenses below). Summer school tuition is in addition to the student expenses listed below.

Do not plan on working unless you have been granted a University of Wisconsin-Madison assistantship. U.S. law limits work opportunities for international students while they are in the U.S.

Age 25 and younger

Age 26 and older

Tuition and segregated fees for academic year (fall and spring)

$25,418

$25,418

Food and housing (12 months)

$13,500

$13,500

Incidentals (clothing, transportation, personal items)

$4,351

$4,351

Books and supplies

$1,200

$1,200

Health Insurance – SHIP (mandatory 12 months)

$1,320

$1,944

Total Student Expenses

$45,789

$46,413

Age 25 and younger

Age 26 and older

Spouse/Partner living expenses, not including insurance

$5,750

$5,750

Each child’s living expenses, not including insurance or childcare

$7,850

$7,850

Additional mandatory insurance for spouse/partner

$2,952

$3,324

Additional mandatory insurance for one child

$2,592

$2,916

Additional mandatory insurance for more than one child(family coverage)